snowstorm

Everyday

A snowstorm is a storm with a lot of falling snow, often with strong wind, so it is hard to see and travel. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons it is a kind of weather in winter, linked to cold air, clouds and wind; in safety lessons it means stay inside, dress warmly and keep off the roads. In stories it often traps characters or makes a journey dangerous. Phrases: a heavy snowstorm, caught in a snowstorm, a snowstorm warning.

Examples

• The snowstorm closed every school in our town. tree →
• We were caught in a snowstorm on the way home. tree →
• During a snowstorm it is safest to stay indoors. tree →
• The snowstorm dropped 30 centimetres of snow in one night. tree →
• Dad cleared the path after the snowstorm. tree →
• In the story, the dogs pulled the sled through a terrible snowstorm. tree →
• The news gave a snowstorm warning for the mountains. tree →
• Without, a snowstorm made every one remain at home who could do so. tree →

Note

Countable noun: a snowstorm, two snowstorms. A very strong snowstorm with wind is a «blizzard». In maths problems a snowstorm often gives amounts of snow: «it snowed 4 cm an hour for 6 hours» means 4 × 6 = 24 cm in all.